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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Monty Don on Beginner Gardening

May 1, 2024
Expert gardener Monty Don gives advice for beginner gardeners, emphasizing chemical-free growing and starting the gardening journey. Topics include benefits of gardening, balancing work with gardening, embracing failure, passing on gardening knowledge, and essential tools for beginners.
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  • Start small with achievable goals like beautifying a small outdoor space or growing your own food to experience profound artistic and philosophical fulfillment.
  • Embrace mistakes and failures in gardening as they provide valuable lessons on plant care, gardening techniques, and the resilience needed for successful cultivation.

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Benefits of Gardening for Beginners

Gardening offers a lifetime of satisfaction, enrichment, exercise, and connection to the natural world. It provides a creative outlet, from a small window box to larger landscaping projects. As a beginner, starting with simple goals like beautifying a small outdoor space or growing your own food can lead to profound artistic and philosophical experiences.

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